south federal constituency, has sought the support of former President
Muhammadu Buhari for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Aguocha, who visited Buhari on Saturday at his country home
in Daura, Katsina, apologised on behalf of Kanu for his “missteps and ill
gestures”.
He said a political resolution would address the concerns of
the aggrieved parties and promote unity within the country.
“For the missteps, utterances, and ill gestures of the past,
especially on the part of my constituent and brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, I am
deeply sorry,” Aguocha said.
On June 23, about 50 members of the house of representatives
asked President Bola Tinubu to order the release of Kanu.
The legislators, who identified themselves as Concerned
Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South-East, asked Tinubu to
direct Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation, to invoke Section
174 of the 1999 constitution to release Kanu.
On his part, Buhari commended Aguocha for his dedication to
serving his people.
The former president assured him that he would not be
opposed to any political solution for Kanu’s release.
In January, Buhari said that bringing Kanu to Nigeria to
face trial was a “favour”, as the federal government had the option to
eliminate him.
Kanu was extradited to Nigeria in 2021 after he jumped bail
and fled the country following his arraignment for alleged terrorism,
treasonable felony, and incitement.
The IPOB leader has sought negotiation with the federal
government.
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